03-25-2024, 06:11 PM
Two fold perspective here. First regarding the Wisconsin and Vermont efforts, they are focused on publicly inflicted damage to privately owned shore line property. Given Utah's penchant for upholding private vs public rights, such might hold some sway here if there were substantial private property holdings around around our reservoirs. Second, is the use of public waters by differing segments of the public. Priority here is to keep open to all regardless of safety or damage to public property shorelines etc. Hard to argue that weight here is to the segment with most lobbying influence rather than equitable opportunity.